A training mine containing no ordnance was found Sunday on the Outer Banks in Salvo, NC.
According to a post from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the mine was found south of Salvo, near off-road vehicle ramp 23. National Park Rangers anchored and secured it until it was retrieved.
A US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team out of Norfolk, Va. was called to retrieve the mine. The Navy team had it safely removed after 2pm Sunday afternoon, the post says.
This is not the first time objects or mines have wash ashore at the NC Outer Banks. In June a massive mysterious object washed ashore at Corolla.
In September 2017 WWII-era Ordnances washed ashore on two separate beaches. One in Dare County and one in Carrituck County. Park officials believe the mines washed up as result of hurricanes like Maria and Jose that are churning in the Atlantic Ocean at the time.
An ordnance team from the Marine base at Cherry Point, NC was called in to investigate both ordnances.
